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Sega, once a dominant force in the console space, has reduced its presence in the sector over the years. Though it still supports console platforms, the firm is today best known as a PC publisher, producing the likes of Football Manager, Total War, Company of Heroes and Dawn of War. …
Read More »Dev speaks out on SimCity’s 2013 implosion
The launch of SimCity in 2013 has become one of gaming’s most infamous online cock-ups. The Maxis title arrived alongside a huge amount of hype, but the decision to require that even single player users log onto EA’s systems to access their game led to millions being unable to play …
Read More »Apple backs down in Palestinian game row
A developer who had been told his game could not be classified as such on the iOS App Store has said the decision has been reversed. Just happening: Apple reconsider its decision, they will publish Liyla as a Game,” creator Rasheed Abueideh said. Thanks to all of you.” The Liyla …
Read More »Apple backtracks on Gaza war game controversy
Liyla and the Shadows of War will now be released in the App Store’s Games category
Read More »Oculus Rift patch opens door to software piracy
An update that at first prevented users from playing Oculus Rift games on the HTC Vive has instead made the process easier, and even led to the possibility of Oculus software piracy. In April a workaround called Revive was released that allowed HTC Vive owners to play Oculus exclusive titles …
Read More »Oculus blocks Rift game workaround, creator responds by bypassing DRM completely
Revive previously allowed players to run any Rift exclusive on HTC Vive, with latest version removing the need to legitimately own games
Read More »Sumo Digital snaps up ex-Lionhead art director
Sumo Digital’s Nottingham offices have picked up the former art director for deceased developer Lionhead. Kelvin Tuite worked on a number of titles at therecently closed studioduring his three years there, having previously been employed at EA, Deepmind and Bullfrog, contributing to franchises such as the Harry potter spin-offs and …
Read More »Uncharted spends second week at No.1, Doom sales fall just 35%
After debuting in pole position, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End holds the crown this week. Sales of Sony’s adventure title fell 78 per cent week-on-week. Meanwhile, sales of Bethesda’s Doom fell just 35 per cent in its second week on sale – a very impressive figure for the shooter. The …
Read More »Ex-Lionhead art director joins Sumo Digital
Kelvin Tuite moves to studio working Crackdown 3 and Dead Island 2
Read More »Capcom bans Team YP and other "adult content" sponsors
Capcom has banned Team YP from all Capcom Pro Tour events, with a new rule that forbids sponsors of adult content”. The new rules that were published at the end of last week, state that Capcom will not allow any players who are sponsored by adult content sponsors, such as …
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